used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “That old steer is running like a dog with a can tied to its tail!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Oh, Ruth! that man is hurt,” cried Helen, as the chums rode as hard as they dared after the flying bunch of cattle punchers.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Jimsey wasn’t hurt; but he was awfully angry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Oh, Ruth! that man is hurt,” cried Helen, as the chums rode as hard as they dared after the flying bunch of cattle punchers.
awfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading Jimsey wasn’t hurt; but he was awfully angry.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading “Oh, Ruth! that man is hurt,” cried Helen, as the chums rode as hard as they dared after the flying bunch of cattle punchers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Come on! come on, girls!” called Tom.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “That old steer is running like a dog with a can tied to its tail!
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading “Oh, Ruth! that man is hurt,” cried Helen, as the chums rode as hard as they dared after the flying bunch of cattle punchers.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “Oh, Ruth! that man is hurt,” cried Helen, as the chums rode as hard as they dared after the flying bunch of cattle punchers.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come on! come on, girls!” called Tom.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Oh, Ruth! that man is hurt,” cried Helen, as the chums rode as hard as they dared after the flying bunch of cattle punchers.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading “Oh, Ruth! that man is hurt,” cried Helen, as the chums rode as hard as they dared after the flying bunch of cattle punchers.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading “That old steer is running like a dog with a can tied to its tail!
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
moving swiftly
From this reading “Oh, Ruth! that man is hurt,” cried Helen, as the chums rode as hard as they dared after the flying bunch of cattle punchers.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “Come on! come on, girls!” called Tom.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “Oh, Ruth! that man is hurt,” cried Helen, as the chums rode as hard as they dared after the flying bunch of cattle punchers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading “Oh, Ruth! that man is hurt,” cried Helen, as the chums rode as hard as they dared after the flying bunch of cattle punchers.
be the source of pain
From this reading “Oh, Ruth! that man is hurt,” cried Helen, as the chums rode as hard as they dared after the flying bunch of cattle punchers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Oh, Ruth! that man is hurt,” cried Helen, as the chums rode as hard as they dared after the flying bunch of cattle punchers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “That old steer is running like a dog with a can tied to its tail!
Jimsey
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From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “That old steer is running like a dog with a can tied to its tail!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Oh, Ruth! that man is hurt,” cried Helen, as the chums rode as hard as they dared after the flying bunch of cattle punchers.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Oh, Ruth! that man is hurt,” cried Helen, as the chums rode as hard as they dared after the flying bunch of cattle punchers.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, Ruth! that man is hurt,” cried Helen, as the chums rode as hard as they dared after the flying bunch of cattle punchers.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “That old steer is running like a dog with a can tied to its tail!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
punchers
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From this reading “Oh, Ruth! that man is hurt,” cried Helen, as the chums rode as hard as they dared after the flying bunch of cattle punchers.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading “Oh, Ruth! that man is hurt,” cried Helen, as the chums rode as hard as they dared after the flying bunch of cattle punchers.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading “That old steer is running like a dog with a can tied to its tail!
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading “Oh, Ruth! that man is hurt,” cried Helen, as the chums rode as hard as they dared after the flying bunch of cattle punchers.
cut with a saw
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
spoutingadjectiveUS /ˈspaʊtɪŋ/
propelled violently in a usually narrow stream
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading “That old steer is running like a dog with a can tied to its tail!
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading “That old steer is running like a dog with a can tied to its tail!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Oh, Ruth! that man is hurt,” cried Helen, as the chums rode as hard as they dared after the flying bunch of cattle punchers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Oh, Ruth! that man is hurt,” cried Helen, as the chums rode as hard as they dared after the flying bunch of cattle punchers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Oh, Ruth! that man is hurt,” cried Helen, as the chums rode as hard as they dared after the flying bunch of cattle punchers.
bound or secured closely
From this reading “That old steer is running like a dog with a can tied to its tail!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “That old steer is running like a dog with a can tied to its tail!
male cat
From this reading “Come on! come on, girls!” called Tom.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
precisely as stated
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
wasn't
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From this reading Jimsey wasn’t hurt; but he was awfully angry.
at the time that
From this reading Jimsey lay on the ground, it was true; but when they came nearer they saw that he was shaking both fists in the air and spouting language that was the very reverse of elegant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “That old steer is running like a dog with a can tied to its tail!
